Nine non-profit groups in Fort St. John and the North Peace have received $175,000 in gaming grants to help develop their art and sport programs.
Here's a look at funding applications that were approved:
Arts
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Community Arts Council of Fort St. John - $10,500
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North Peace Historical Society - $15,000
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Stage North Theatre Society - $24,500
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Hudson's Hope Historical Society $12,400
Sports
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Fort St John Minor Lacrosse Association - $4,980
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Fort St. John Figure Skating Club - $40,000
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Fort St. John Inconnu Swim Club - $26,000
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North Peace Gymnastics Association - $30,000
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Peace Passage Skating Club - $12,500
Groups in Dawson Creek and the South Peace also received funding, including:
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Dawson Creek and District Band Association - $8,000
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Dawson Creek and District Exhibition Association - $22,000
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South Peace Art Society - $47,900
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Peace - Liard Regional Arts Council - $6,200
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Dawson Creek Curling Club - $32,600
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Dawson Creek Junior Hockey Association - $15,000
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Dawson Creek Minor Hockey Association - $52,000
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Dawson Creek Seals Swim Club - $39,600
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Dawson Creek Senior Hockey Association - $15,000
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Dawson Creek Speed Skating Club - $6,900
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Mile Zero Figure Skating Club - $38,000
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Special Olympics British Columbia Society - Dawson Creek - $7,000
The province says more than $18.2 million in community grants were approved for arts and sports groups in B.C.
